25a Moor Mead Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 1JS

rear dormer loft conversion with roof terrace and roof lights to front roof slope

Authority: Richmond Upon Thames London Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Sibley G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed terrace on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The modest scale and careful siting of the dormer and roof terrace, combined with their visual integration through materials and positioning, would preserve the character and appearance of the area whilst the terrace's recessed location and orientation would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy 28 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039, Policy 46 of the Richmond upon Thames Local Plan 2024-2039, Policy D12 of the London Plan

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